koolakamba

English

Alternative forms

• koolokamba

Etymology

Based on indigenous words in the region of the Ovengi River of West Central Africa. Allegedly, kooloo mimics the creature's unique vocalization, and kamba is a Commi word meaning speak.

Noun

koolakamba (plural koolakambas)

1. (obsolete) A purported hybrid species of chimpanzee and gorilla.